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Model Validation Framework for Model Quality Improvement in Large Project

This paper proposes model validation framework which enables us to define the project specific validation rules flexibly and inspect models easily. According to a definition of validation, this framework combines some rules which are prepared for each UML element, and validates models. As a result, it makes possible for us to inspect models automatically, reduce costs of model development and standardization activity.

Words & Phrases：
UML, inspection, model validation，Quality Management，Object Constraint Language（OCL）

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Requirements for Model Validation Framework
   
   
3. Quality Checker for Application Model (QCheckAM)
   3.1  PDCA Cycle for Modeling
   3.2  Model Validation Framework
   3.3  Rule Parts
   3.4  Definition of Validation Rule
   
   
4. Advantage of Model Validation
   4.1  Case Example
   4.2  Advantage of QCheckAM
   
   
5. Conclusion

[ PROVISION | No.59 ]